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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,946.05, 638,731.83 and 159,519.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,946.05, 638,731.83 and 159,519.64 is: 239,209.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,946.05 : 638,731.83 = 159,519.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,946.05/638,731.83 = 159,519.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,946.05x = 638,731.83 × 159,519.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,946.05x = 101,890,271,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,890,271,578.14/425,946.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,209.34

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